Adam Richman is the host of popular TV programmes Man v. Food, Epic Meal Time on The Food Network and now BBQ Champ, which airs on ITV tonight (July 31). He is also the author of America the Edible: A Hungry History from Sea to Dining Sea and has 674,000 followers on Twitter - and counting. We caught up with him on his latest visit to London and asked him to share his little black book of foodie secrets from across the globe.

Where do you live?

In Brooklyn, alone. But I do have a few guitars to keep me company.

Where do you stay when you come to London? Do you eat out or cook for yourself?

I love London so I usually try to change which area I stay in to just get a new perspective of the town. And explore the food. Last time I stayed at the Soho Hotel.

You have to eat out all the time for your TV programmes. Have you tried any interesting new dishes in London?

I've had amazing Szechuan food in Chinatown and excellent street food from KERB at King's Cross. I've also had amazing sandwiches at Borough Market ranging from salt beef to soft shell crab. I'm a fan of Duck and Waffle in the Heron Tower, and fish and chips from Seashell of Lisson Grove.

I'm American. The last thing I want when I travel abroad is a hamburger!

Where would you go for a pub supper in London?

It's tough, because while I'm training for football, I keep a largely vegan diet. If I am keeping vegan, I like Coach and Horses in Soho for the chefs' vegan interpretations of pub classics, and Manna in Primrose Hill. But if I'm going all out, I think The Punchbowl is pretty amazing.

And for a late night cocktail?

There are so many great cocktail bars. I like Mr. Foggs, the Arts Theatre Club, Duck and Waffle and Hakkasan.

They are all so different - it would be hard to pick just one. I am friendly with Gordon Ramsay on a personal level, so obviously I am going to lean towards him. But I think Mark Gevaux, who is known as The Ribman of Brick Lane, is pretty great too. Richard Coates at Bodeans is also great.

If cooking, where do you shop for cooking equipment?

There are a couple of local shops in Brooklyn that usually have what I need.

What is your favourite kitchen gadget?

Tough one. I have lots of great little toys, but nothing beats a great, high quality, sharp knife.

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Hakkasan, which does great cocktails

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One of Richman's all time favourite cookbooks

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He can't live with out Sriracha sauce

I have these really cool measuring spoons that look like a Swiss Army knife, and measuring cups that look like Russian nesting dolls. I also just got a pretty bitchin brûlée torch.

Do you have a favourite local deli?

I tend to go to Fairway for the bulk of my groceries when I shop. I also really dig the Key Food near my house. For smoked fish, Russ & Daughters, and Barney Greengrass. I also love the green markets that are scattered throughout the U.S.

Do you have a go-to butcher and fishmonger ?

Butcher is Pat Lafrieda; the fishmonger depends on the fish!

Which is your favourite all-time recipe book?

Either the New York Times cookbook or The Joy of Cooking.

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And which ones are you cooking from now?

Haha, mine, but also Boy Meets Grill by Bobby Flay.

Are you experimenting with any new ingredients?

I'm an awful baker, so I'm working on changing that.

Which condiments do you use the most?

Sriracha, soy sauce, chili sauce, and pesto.

Do you make anything at home?

I make hot sauces and barbecue sauces mostly.

What one ingredient couldn’t you live without for home cooking?

High quality extra virgin olive oil.

Adam Richman’s show BBQ Champ starts on ITV on July 31 at 9pm. Find him tweeting @AdamRichman